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title: "Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ce2c"
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# Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ce2c

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## Summary

NHS Highland is overseeing a procurement process titled "Transport for Patients Undertaking Renal Replacement Therapies," focusing on transport services for patients undergoing renal dialysis in the Highlands region of the UK, specifically Inverness (UKM6). The process, categorised under services, seeks the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The current stage is an award update of the tender initially initiated in 2021, involving contract extensions due to unforeseen circumstances related to the necessity of continuity during a service review. The contract, awarded to Culloden Ltd (Sneckie Taxis), is active from 2022 and extended till June 2026, indicating a significant contract value adjustment, with the most recent value amounting to £2,377,847 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering patient transport vehicles and related agency services. It is well-suited for companies experienced in providing reliable and quality transport solutions in healthcare settings. Organisations with robust logistical capabilities and an understanding of patient transport requirements can leverage this opportunity to expand their services regionally. Given the contract's substantial value and extension, businesses meeting high-quality standards and cost-efficiency, as emphasised in the procurement criteria (quality 60% and price 40%), are likely to excel in securing similar contracts with public authorities like NHS Highland.

## Notice

NHS Highland (NHSH) requires the delivery of transport for: patients travelling to and from the hospital to receive Renal Dialysis up to three times per week; and ad-hoc journeys, as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland (NHSH) requires the delivery of transport for: patients travelling to and from the hospital to receive Renal Dialysis up to three times per week; and ad-hoc journeys, as and when required.

Renewal: Two (2) year contract with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034245-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,940,496 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULLODEN LTD (SNECKIE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 13:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034245-2026
- 12 Apr 2022 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009674-2022
- 29 Jul 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018110-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690044
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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